Senior Support Worker – Children and Young People
Location: Crawley
Salary: From £16.25 per hour, plus approximately £3,000–£6,000 per year for sleep-ins
Sleep-ins: 4–8 per month, paid at £62.64 each
Hours: Full-time, long day shifts plus sleep-ins
We are looking for experienced Senior Support Workers to join a 4-bed children's home in Crawley, supporting young people to reach their full potential and achieve positive outcomes.
You will join a compassionate, dedicated and supportive team, led by a longstanding, experienced Registered Manager. The home provides care tailored to each child's individual needs, with specialist support from a Positive Behaviour Support Lead, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, clinical team, art therapist and clinical psychologist.
This is a rewarding and varied role, offering the opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives.
The Role
- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
- Provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes young people's wellbeing and development.
- Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards of care.
- Guide and support colleagues, working alongside other professionals to deliver therapeutic care.
- Prepare and implement care plans, maintain accurate records and complete progress reports.
- Build trusting relationships with young people and act as a positive role model.
- Support children with their everyday needs, encouraging independence, confidence and positive experiences.
What You'll Need
- A minimum of 12 months' experience working in a children's home.
- A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare.
- Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic approaches.
- Strong communication skills and a caring, resilient and flexible approach.
- Availability to work long day shifts and sleep-ins.
- A full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
- Clear career progression, including opportunities to work towards Registered Manager positions.
- Funded qualifications and paid training.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings.
- Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
- Access to employee discounts and a Blue Light Card.
- NEST pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support, advice and guidance.
- Staff referral scheme, with a £500 bonus shared between you and the person you refer.
- 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Free enhanced DBS check.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding checks. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
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Senior Support Worker in Crawley employer: Portman Recruitment
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